We Are Making a Difference: Contract Negotiations

Across the state thousands of AFSCME MD members wore “WE DEMAND DIGNITY” buttons to show our support for our Bargaining Team and we are making a difference in negotiations. We have reached tentative agreements on over a dozen workplace improvements. 

Here are just a few wins we can expect when we ratify our contract:

Fair Pay for the Work We Do.
With a tight budget many of us pitch in and do work above and beyond our job description. When we ratify our contract we will be fairly compensated for it. And when we perform work that is two pay levels above our current pay grade we will earn 12% more.

Use of Personal Leave is a Private Matter.
We work hard to provide vital services to Maryland taxpayers. We have personal leave to take of our families. When we request to take personal leave our supervisors will not be able to ask why we need to take it.

We Can’t be Discriminated Against for Having a Family!
We made it clear in our union contract that employees should not be discriminated due to pregnancy.

We’ll Have a Strong Voice in Our Work Schedules.
Supervisors will not be able to institute a new “flex schedule” without our OK. If we already have a “flex schedule” management cannot take it away without our mutual consent. As a result of negotiations, employees will receive the difference in overtime paid and what it should have been for this past fiscal year in one lump sum.

Contact AFSCME MD for more information.

OUR BARGAINING TEAM
Unit A – (5 reps)
1) Kenneth Koritzer, Senior Maintenance Mechanic, DGS
2) Brian Lanasa, Master Port Endeavor, Dundalk, MPA
3) William Link, Electrician, Annapolis, DGS
4) Marvin Peck, FMT, Lavale, SHA
5) Bryan Wilson, FMT, Owings Mill, SHA

Unit A (alternates - 3)
Ryan Elliott, Painter, Annapolis, DGS
Rick Holman, Crane Mechanic, Crane Yard, MPA
Jonathan Ray, FMT, Churchville, SHA

Unit B – (10 reps)
1) Karen Chandler, Secretary, Howard Street, DHR
2) Joyce Foster, Secretary, MTC, DOC
3) Alexzine Jackson-Slaughter, Secretary, Dorchester County Health, DHMH
4) Karma King, Secretary, Deer's Head, DHMH
5) Mike Phillips, Terminal Control Officer, Dundalk Marine Terminal, MPA
6) Connie Powell, Secretary, Hanover, SHA
7) Louise Stewart, Secretary, Baltimore, P&P
8) Denise Williams, PCO, Preston Street, DGS
9) Mildred Womble, Customer Agent, Glen Burnie, MVA
10) Susan Yelton, Public Health Lab Technician, 201 W. Preston, DHMH

Unit B (alternates - 2)
1) Raymond Edwards, ITS Communication, SHA
2) Patricia Davis, Customer Agent, Glen Burnie, MVA

Unit C – (1 rep)
1) Keith McGuire

Unit D – (6 reps)
1) Paul Blazonis, DCA, Jessup SETT, DHMH
2) Deborah Coles, DCA, Holly Center, DHMH
3) Susan Felton, Family Support Worker, Kent County, DHR
4) Elmer Gross, DCA Jessup SETT, DHMH
5) Zina Hutcherson, DCA, Holly Center, DHMH
6) Moe Said, DCA, Springfield Hospital, DHMH

Unit D (alternates - 2)
1) Fostine Demby, General Nurse’s Assistant, Deer’s Head, DHMH
2) Diana Lyles, DDA, Jessup SETT, DHMH

Unit F (7 Reps)
1) Sharon Cooper, Family Investment Specialist, 201 Baptist Street, DHR
2) Ron Epperson, Family Investment Specialist, St. Paul Street, DHMH
3) Mari Freno, Social Worker, Backbone Mountain Youth Center, DHMH
4) Edwin Gabler, Support Enforcement Specialist, Calvert County, DHR
5) Rhonda McCard, E.I. Facilitator, Eutaw Street, DLLR
6) Andre Powell, Income Maintenance Specialist, Broadway Street, DHR
7) Flo Jones, Human Services Worker, Guilford Street, DHR

Unit F (alternates - 3)
1) Shawn Singh-Brice, Family Investment Specialist, St. Paul Street, DHMH
2) Cheryl Coates, Family Investment Specialist, Broadway Street, DHR
3) Martin Dwyer, Family Services Caseworker, North Howard Street, DHR

Unit H – (17 reps)
1) Amber Asimenios , SA, Clifton T. Perkins, DHMH
2) John Baker, Case Manager Specialist, ECI, DOC
3) Laura Blankenship, CO, Jessup, DOC
4) Terry Brown, Security Officer, Baltimore, DGS
5) Winston Calloway, Case Manager, Glen Burnie, DJS
6) Andy Carbaugh, CO, MCTC, DOC
7) Lennox Charles, CO, BCCC, DOC
8) Henry Gladden, CO, RCI, DOC
9) Zelma Gray-Williams, CO, MCI-W, DOC
10) Edward Green, Security Officer, Annapolis, DGS
11) Lisa James-Henson, CO, MCAC, DOC
12) Sheila Hill, CO, Patuxent, DOC
13) Ron Lohr, CO, WCI, DOC
14) Christa Philson, Resident Advisor, BCJJS, DJS
15) Jeannette Taylor, Agent, Mount Hope Drive, P&P
16) Rick Thomas, CO, MCI-H, DOC
17) Cory Trusty, CO, Division Pre-Trial

Unit H (alternates - 10)
1) Donnette Bellamy, Resident Advisor, Charles Hickey School, DJS
2) Lamont Garrett, SA, Clifton T. Perkins, DHMH
3) Taraya Hill, Security Officer, Baltimore, DGS
4) John Hutcherson, CO, ECI, DOC
5) Tyronica Johnson, CO, MCI-W, DOC
6) Diedre Pettaway, CO, MTC, DOC
7) Cynthia Taylor, CO, ECI, DOC
8) Jens Rygh, Case Manager, Upper Marlboro, DJS
9) Robert Slowen, Senior Agent, Westminster, P&P
10) Sally Thrower, CO, Patuxent, DOC